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Felice Giardini and Johann Christian Bach - more alike than different
This is just a fine collection of music that delivers enjoyment time and again.
Jouni Somero presents Palmgren's "American" music in Vol. 4
If you enjoy Liszt, Busoni, Chopin, and/or Rachmaninoff, give this album a listen. You won't be disappointed.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour - Raiders of the Lost Ark: Deep Dive
This week we’ll take an in-depth listen to one of John Williams’ finest scores, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). Williams’ work for this film is a showcase for his strengths as a composer, as he interweaves a variety of leitmotifs throughout the film, guiding the audience through the action and linking characters and motives to a series of memorable musical moments.
Eleanor Alberga Violin Concertos - collaborative classics
Eleanor Alberga and her husband Thomas Bowes make quite a team. As the piano/violin duo Double Exposure they toured and performed together. And they frequently performed Alberga's music. The blend of personal and artistic intimacy between the two inspired both.
Classical Interviews – Jeremy Thompson (Gala Piano Concert)
WorldView Episode 11: Ravi Shankar
#ClassicsaDay #UkrainianClassics Week 1
The challenge is to post music from Ukrainian composers. Some were subjects of Imperial Russia. Others were citizens of the USSR. And some live in the independent nation of Ukraine.
The Silver Screen Soundtrack Hour: Jerry Goldsmith
This week we turn our focus to American composer Jerry Goldsmith (1929-2004). Goldsmith left a legacy of innovative and influential film compositions. As composer Marco Beltrami said, “(he) bridged the gap between the old Hollywood scoring style and the modern film composer.”
Anders Eliasson symphonies present a unique voice
All three works are exceptionally well-constructed. And, at least for me, this disc was successful in its mission. I now want to hear more from this extraordinary composer.
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